philipk Posted 8May, 2013 Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 Now I have decided LHD is okay, the next question is a driveable usable 912 or a project 911? I have just been offered this 1966 912 for $11k with a vw motor. The dealer will install a 912 motor for an extra $2k. I think these cars are so cheap at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matara Posted 8May, 2013 Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 Can't vouch for the car but like the colour. What I would say is pay the extra 2k for the 912 motor, you won't get a longblock in Oz for.double that. To give you an idea I paid $7k to import a 356sc motor from the states for my 356. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 8May, 2013 Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 If you don't buy it let me know, sounds like a good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matara Posted 8May, 2013 Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 Can't vouch for the car but like the colour. What I would say is pay the extra 2k for the 912 motor, you won't get a longblock in Oz for.double that. To give you an idea I paid $7k to import a 356sc motor from the states for my 356. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 8May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 I have been quoted $2200 to bring it in from the states and then of all the extras to get it registered. My wife would kill me , my son would love me. I am tempted to buy it and leave it in the states and use it while I am there working later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 8May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 This dealer has about 20 pre 1973 in various types of condition from shells $5000 to great $25000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 8May, 2013 Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 Philip car looks a longtime off the road...? They probably should put the 912 motor in for the same money. What is the condition of 616 engine. If the body and interior, suspension , box sound perhaps factor an engine refresh before install as part of purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 8May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 It has been sitting for a while but he has said it will be drivable as an everyday car. I am after a project not a concourse. I have a 996 as an everyday car so this will be a car I can do as a project with my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 8May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2013 The same dealer has just offered me a 1966 912 with a 912 motor with flared guards for $10k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 9May, 2013 Report Share Posted 9May, 2013 Buy as original as you can. Flared guards will detract from the cars appeal and value. I would suggest, that anything below USD12k will not be original and will have problems. A Good original runner with cosmetic blemishes will cost you north of 12k. Remembering that parts for the Mezger 4 Cylinder(Type 616) engine are not cheap. Trim pieces, repair panels etc... are all getting expensive as the 912 shares alot of them with the highly sought after SWB 911 as well. Try and find the most complete 'survivor' and original car you can, believe me, an extra 2k will buy and save you lots of folding in the long run........... The Cheap 912's (actually all cars) are cheap for a Reason............they have been messed with and parts are broken and/or missing...... Suggest going over to 912bbs website and looking at cars for sale on there. You will find some loved and good quality enthusiast owned 912's on there. Buy on condition and originality. Its easy to remove originality, its extremely hard to put it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 9May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 9May, 2013 Thanks, thats a great help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 9May, 2013 Report Share Posted 9May, 2013 Got a spare $14,912 and some change for shipping? Looks pretty nice..... http://autosportcanada.com/76912e.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murf Posted 10May, 2013 Report Share Posted 10May, 2013 I have a LHD 66 912 I drove daily for 2 years - only every had 1 issue on the crazy 46 degree melbourne day a few years back. Fuel vapourized and car stopped (my fault drove it for nearly 2hrs in traffic) - 5hrs later I turned the key all fine. They seemed pretty bullet proof as daily drivers. I prefer LHD cars I've got 2 so thats no issue in my books. Some people can't get over that fact. $13K is dirt cheap - is it here in OZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 10May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 10May, 2013 Fantastic condition but not a pre 73. There are quite a few cars on offer, need a bigger garage or maybe a stacker?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 10May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 10May, 2013 All the cars I have been looking at are in America. I go there alot so I will {eventually} get one and bring it back. I have been quoted $2200 to pick up and deliver, door to door exc. taxes. I am thinking about buying one and using it for a work car for the next 12 months although it might not be too good in Colorado in the winter. I just got back and they closed I70 to Denver because of too much snow, and this was in MAY!!! I think I would need heating {and prob 4wd}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 10May, 2013 Report Share Posted 10May, 2013 Here is a good one as a starter. Not sure where you are but this seems like a decent survivor. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-912-1967-Porsche-912-/161023815894?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item257dc470d6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 10May, 2013 Report Share Posted 10May, 2013 Different end of the yard stick...but sweet. one of my favourite colours. http://www.912bbs.org/vb/showthread.php?40546-Leaf-Green-1968-912 Oddly been for sale awhile ,perhaps over priced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 10May, 2013 Report Share Posted 10May, 2013 Different end of the yard stick...but sweet. one of my favourite colours.http://www.912bbs.org/vb/showthread.php?40546-Leaf-Green-1968-912 Oddly been for sale awhile ,perhaps over priced? Its a bit hefty in the price area, even for a minter. Great Colour though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 17May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 17May, 2013 Just read a great article in GTPORSCHE MAY2013 about buy cheap, buy twice. I think I will keep saving and increase my budget and buy one in better condition when I am in the states later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 19May, 2013 Report Share Posted 19May, 2013 https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=dd592e5126671647&id=DD592E5126671647%213554&authkey=!AEKmEhonGH__Bb8 This is on the 912 registry 22k can't imagine it will last long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 25July, 2013 Report Share Posted 25July, 2013 Just came across this thread. Do you have any contact details for this dealer in the US with all the pre 73 cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipk Posted 3August, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 3August, 2013 Beverley Hills car club has a few. Look at "thesamba" site there is a dealer in wyoming who has PLENTY and well priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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